By a 52 - 42 percent margin, Connecticut voters say going to war in Iraq was the
wrong thing to do. Voters say 66 - 29 percent that abuse of prisoners in Iraq is a major
issue and unacceptable, not something that routinely happens in war.

Offered several choices, 28 percent of voters say the economy is the most
important issue in deciding how they will vote for President, followed by 25 percent who
list Iraq, 17 percent who say terrorism and 10 percent who say health care.

Voters give Bush a negative 38 - 56 percent approval for his handling of the
economy and a negative 37 - 57 percent score for his handling of Iraq. The President gets
a 51 - 43 percent approval for his handling of terrorism.

"President Bush's approval rating has dropped to an all-time low in Connecticut.
The President gets low marks for his handling of the economy and the situation in Iraq
which has helped Sen. Kerry build a 10-point lead," said Quinnipiac University Poll
Director Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D.
Same-Sex Unions

And if a same-sex couple legally married in Massachusetts moves to Connecticut,
that marriage should be recognized as legal, voters say 50 - 45 percent.

"Connecticut is more liberal than the rest of the nation when it comes to civil
unions for same-sex couples. While the nation opposes civil unions for same-sex
couples, a clear majority of Connecticut voters support them. Voters continue to
narrowly oppose gay marriage, but by the same narrow margin, they think gay marriages
in neighboring Massachusetts should be accepted here," Dr. Schwartz said.
Senate Race

Democratic U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd holds a commanding 65 - 20 percent lead
over Republican challenger Jack Orchulli. Sen. Dodd has a 49 - 17 percent favorability
rating, with 20 percent mixed and 13 percent who say they haven't heard enough to form
an opinion. For Orchulli, 87 percent of Connecticut voters say they haven't heard enough
to form an opinion.

"Connecticut voters have welcomed Sen. Lieberman back from the Presidential
campaign trail. Lieberman has the highest approval rating of any elected official in
Connecticut, New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania. He always had been popular in
Connecticut, and now that he is planning to stay home, he has regained that popularity,"
Dr. Schwartz said.

From May 26 - June 1, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,350 Connecticut
registered voters with a margin of error of +/- 2.7 percentage points.

The Quinnipiac University Poll conducts public opinion surveys in New York, New
Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and the nation as a public service and for research.

For additional data -- www.quinnipiac.edu and quicklinks

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his
job as President?

23. Which one of the following issues is most important to you when you think
about your vote in the general election for president in November; the economy,
health care, the situation in Iraq, terrorism, taxes, social security or
Medicare and prescription drugs?

29. Do you feel that these incidents are not a big deal because this kind of thing
happens in a war situation or that they are a big deal, because this kind of abuse
is unacceptable no matter what the situation?